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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,310.60, 1,966.98 and 986.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,310.60, 1,966.98 and 986.60 is: 1,480.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,310.60 : 1,966.98 = 986.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,310.60/1,966.98 = 986.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,310.60x = 1,966.98 × 986.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,310.60x = 1,940,622.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,940,622.47/1,310.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,480.71

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